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INDIA DESIGN ID 2024 | 15-18 FEB, 2024 | NSIC GROUNDS, OKHLA, NEW DELHI

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02, The Hidden House by A+T Associates

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Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
Size: 625 sq m
Principal Architects: Archis Patel, and Tanvi Rajpurohit
Photography by: Tejas Shah Photography

 

02, The Hidden House by A+T Associates is a geometric composition that integrates optimal functionality in an elegant, uncluttered form. The design concept is a direct response to context—the house abuts an 18-meter wide road—featuring a distinctly engraved exposed concrete wall that not only forms the main feature of the elevation and privacy but is also a striking graphic element. In the interior spaces, where a centrally located staircase enwraps a bespoke artwork cast in liquid metal, contemporary minimalism meets timeless aesthetics in a palette of browns and greys. 

“Since the house was facing the 18-metre-wide road, you have to be very careful with the kind of privacy issues it will face, the sound, and the dust that comes over with lots of vehicular movement,” explained the architects. To resolve this issue, we came up with the idea of introducing a huge 31.5-foot-tall exposed concrete wall that conceals almost all public and private spaces of the house. Towards the end, it converts into individual, free-standing angular walls,” they said. The distinct graphic pattern engraved on the surface serves to soften the impact of the imposing structure and form an interesting visual element. A singular cube form of the home’s façade remains visible from the front. While large openings throughout the home ensure a visual connection with the greenery in the exterior spaces, a central staircase with a large skylight ensures that the interior is bathed in natural light. A bespoke art installation comments on the restoration of cultural values and is cast entirely in liquid metal.

Speaking on the interiors, the architects said, “The look needed to be upbeat and timeless, yet refreshingly modern. We were very clear about the material palette from day one. We used warm and earthen tones in the form of teak wood, brass, and browns in furnishings and greys on walls. All the common connected spaces have a cohesive theme, but each room has a unique character as per the user’s personality.” The living, dining, and kitchen areas are located on the lower level, along with the parent’s bedroom (to save the elderly couple the trouble of navigating the staircase) and the pooja room. The home theatre or entertainment zone is also situated on the ground floor and is partially detached from the primary block but remains accessible from the garden area. The first floor features the remaining bedrooms and a study/library. The spa and Jacuzzi room is located on the second floor, adjacent to a semi-open lounge space.

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